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Man charged with child molestation

A 23-year-old Social Circle man remains in the Walton County jail after being charged with molesting a juvenile female Sunday night. Read More
Posted: jan. 31, 2012 7:43 p.m. | Updated: feb. 01, 2012 12:00 a.m.

The legacy of Martin Luther King lives on in Social Circle

On the MLK national holiday, my husband and I attended the annual birthday celebration at the Corinth Missionary Baptist Church here in Social Circle. You would need to have been there to witness the enthusiasm and energy expressed in this event. There was dancing, singing, skits and testimonials to honor the life and works of a truly remarkable man. And members of the congregation and guests felt free to express their praise and joy by ... » Read More
Posted: jan. 28, 2012 3:11 p.m. | Updated: jan. 29, 2012 12:00 a.m.

Dally outlines vision for Social Circle

Now that he's Social Circle mayor, lifelong resident Hal Dally wants to continue to move the city forward by recruiting industry and improving the downtown, while preserving the town's character. » Read More
Posted: jan. 28, 2012 10:52 p.m. | Updated: jan. 28, 2012 10:52 p.m.

Social Circle approves redistricting map

The Social Circle City Council unanimously approved a redistricting map Jan. 17 after reviewing multiple iterations the past few months. » Read More
Posted: jan. 24, 2012 7:53 p.m. | Updated: jan. 25, 2012 12:00 a.m.
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Social Circle honors servants

Social Circle honors servants

Three of Social Circle’s longest-serving, outgoing officials were honored by citizens Tuesday at the Blue Willow Inn. » Read More
Posted: jan. 17, 2012 6:15 p.m. | Updated: jan. 19, 2012 8:59 p.m.
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Blue Willow owner excited about future

Donald Poss may have saved the Blue Willow. » Read More
Posted: jan. 17, 2012 9:22 p.m.
Blue Willow to stay open despite sale

Blue Willow to stay open despite sale

The Blue Willow Inn Restaurant will sell all the property surrounding the restaurant, including the historic mansion, as part of its bankruptcy plan, according to federal documents and restaurant management. » Read More
Posted: jan. 14, 2012 4:30 p.m. | Updated: jan. 15, 2012 12:00 a.m.
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The helping hands of Social Circle

There are many things about my community that I either didn't know about, or maybe I didn't pay enough attention to. One of these things is the work that the Social Circle United Methodist Church has been doing to assist those in need. It came to my attention the other day as I listened to a "Calling Post" message from our Quilting Belles president, Marion Burnette, reminding us to bring two cans of food for ... » Read More
Posted: dec. 29, 2011 7:04 p.m. | Updated: dec. 31, 2011 12:00 a.m.

11 judicial officers sick after luncheon

Nearly a dozen people reported feeling ill after a Friday Alcovy Judicial Christmas luncheon at the Blue Willow Inn Restaurant in Social Circle, leading Walton County health officials to meet with restaurant management Tuesday. » Read More
Posted: dec. 21, 2011 1:46 p.m.

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